You Are Loved: Seeing God’s Hand in Everyday Beauty

 

Sitting in the window seat on a flight back home, I gazed out at the picturesque view of the sunset. The fiery orange hues slowly dissolved into a greyish-blue skyline. This beautiful sight filled me with peace and an overwhelming sense of love. My soul soared as I thought, "I am loved." And not just by anyone, but by the Creator of all. God’s love is constant, unchanging, and always present, even in the smallest details of life.

God’s presence in nature is displayed all around us. The stunning canvas of the evening sky or the snow-covered landscape from the top of a mountain serves as a reminder of the intricate effort the Creator has put into showing His children daily how much He loves us. Just as Bible verses about love remind us of His promises, the beauty of creation speaks of His faithfulness. Every good and perfect gift is from above (James 1:17), and one of those gifts is the ability to see His hand in all things.

Like any parent, God loves His creation—every bit of it, including you and me. He wants to protect us, guide us, help us along our spiritual journey home, and ultimately bring us back to Him. Trusting God’s plan can be difficult at times, but He reassures us through the wonders of His creation and the promises in Scripture.

So, when you feel alone, uncertain, or unnoticed, take a moment to look around you. Absorb every word of God’s love letter to us, expressed through the beauty of His artwork in nature. Finding peace in God starts with recognizing His presence in both the grand and simple moments of life.

Let the feeling of His unfailing love wash over you. No matter how far you may wander from Him, you can always find your way back home. Christian encouragement is all around us when we open our hearts to His love.

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1:17 (NIV)